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Safe drivingQuestion 309 of 310

When should you check tire pressure for the most correct reading?

  1. Right after a long highway trip
  2. When the tires are cold
  3. When the tires are hot
  4. Only once a year
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Correct answer: When the tires are cold

Check the pressure at least once a month, when the tires are cold. Cold means the car was parked for at least three hours, or driven no more than two km.

Source: Driver's Handbook (Manitoba Public Insurance, February 2026), Fuel efficient driving techniques, page 127

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026